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David BOWKER Obituary
He was retired from NASA/Langley Research Center where he had worked as a Geophysicist.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Lily; brother, James Bowker of Richmond, Va.; four children, Fritz Bowker and his wife, Vicki of Williamsburg, Va., Molly Bowker of Williamsburg, Va., Tom Bowker and his wife, Karen of Chesterfield, Va., Joel Bowker and his wife, Nancy of Tualatin, Ore.; and four grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice in David's name. Online condolences may be expressed at www.nelsencares.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for David BOWKER
November 23, 2011
Tom and Karen, Words are not enough, I have offered David's name in prayer to the Cursillo community to keep him and the family in prayer. Maryalyce
Betty Bartz
November 18, 2011
Fritz -- So very sorry for your loss. It isn't easy no matter what the age. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God will leave a light on for your father. Betty Bartz, Columbus Grove, Ohio
November 18, 2011
One of a kind, played both frisbee and chess, a magnificent human being with a great sense of humor... I remember his driving (us) up to DC to participate in the Smithsonian museums... a trip I will never forget.
Rita Bartlett Smith LHS Class of '83
November 18, 2011
Tom,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vicky Newberry
November 18, 2011
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of Fritz's dad. I know he will be dearly missed but you have so many wonderful memories of good times together. Love to you all and my prayers are with you
November 17, 2011
So sorry for your loss! My parents were good friends with your family, they shared many wonderful years together. Friday night prayer group and Saturday night card games. Your family will be in my thoughts!
Gonnie Heuvel Lewis
Chapel Hill, NC
Faye Jenkins Keenan
November 17, 2011
Dearest Vicki, Fritz & family,
My sincere condolences to each of you in the loss of Mr. Bowker. I pray God's love will strengthen you and the wonderful memories give you smiles and dry your tears.
Loving prayers always,
November 17, 2011
Lily, Molly and the Bowker family .
Please accept our condolences.
We have fond memories of being with David for our meetings and Saturday night cards.
He was a kind and caring man.
God Bless
Alex & Winnie Birkbeck
Yorktown Va
Vicki Bowker
November 16, 2011
I couldn't have asked for a better father-in-law. This picture is how I remember him. He was always joking and had a wonderful dry sense of humor. He will remain always in my memory and prayers. I hope he is having fun with my Dad in heaven.
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